Mertensia cynoglossoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cynoglossoides
ID:
1238086
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Pl. Baker. 3: 19 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237424
Common Names
- Mertensia Cynoglossoides
- Cynoglossoides Mertensia
- Cynoglossoides Mertensia Forget-Me-Not
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mertensia cynoglossoides (also called 'Hound's-tongue Mertensia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands. It has small, oval leaves and blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Mertensia cynoglossoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mertensia cynoglossoides are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two opposite, sessile leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mertensia cynoglossoides is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Mertensia cynoglossoides
Mertensia cynoglossoides is native to North America and can be found in Canada and the United States.
Mertensia cynoglossoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mertensia cynoglossoides?
Mertensia cynoglossoides
What is the common name of Mertensia cynoglossoides?
Cynoglossoides Mertensia
What is the natural habitat of Mertensia cynoglossoides?
It is found in the western United States and Canada
Species in the Mertensia genus
Mertensia stylosa, Mertensia tweedyi, Mertensia oreophila, Mertensia ovata, Mertensia maritima, Mertensia rivularis, Mertensia serrulata, Mertensia pratensis, Mertensia pterocarpa, Mertensia coronata, Mertensia sinica, Mertensia franciscana, Mertensia davurica, Mertensia kamczatica, Mertensia virginica, Mertensia platyphylla, Mertensia subcordata, Mertensia umbratilis, Mertensia arizonica, Mertensia bakeri, Mertensia bella, Mertensia brevistyla, Mertensia campanulata, Mertensia ciliata, Mertensia cusickii, Mertensia humilis, Mertensia lanceolata, Mertensia longiflora, Mertensia macdougalii, Mertensia viridis, Mertensia pallasii, Mertensia sibirica, Mertensia simplicissima, Mertensia meyeriana, Mertensia lineariloba, Mertensia cynoglossoides, Mertensia brachyloba, Mertensia lateriflora, Mertensia brachycalyx, Mertensia nivalis, Mertensia fendleri, Mertensia nevadensis, Mertensia cana, Mertensia eastwoodiae, Mertensia mexicana, Mertensia dahurica, Mertensia serrulata, Mertensia grahamii, Mertensia longipedunculata, Mertensia parvifolia,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:157774-2: Based on the initial data import